ITA-AITES General Assembly and World Tunnel Congress

Bergen, Norway 9. – 16. June 2017

APPLICATION

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Table of contents Summary ..................................................................................................................... 4

Proposed City Location ................................................................................................ 6

Floor plan ..................................................................................................................... 8

Room for opening ceremony ......................................................................................... 9

Large lecture hall .............................................................................................................. 10

Meeting rooms WGs and Committees ......................................................................... 11

Exhibition areas ............................................................................................................ 12

Accomodation Hotels ................................................................................................... 14

Organizing structure ..................................................................................................... 15

Included in Proposal Document

I Theme of the congress (stated in the application letter)

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II Program outline .............................................................................................. 21

III Technical presentations ((as a separate document in PPT)

IV Tunnelling and underground space use activities:

a. What were the tunnelling activities in the past 5 years. Annex IVa .......... 22

b. What can be expected in the coming 5 to 10 years? Annex IVb ........... 29

V Projected fees for Delegates, Exhibitions and Sponsors ................................... 39

VI Draft budget ................................................................................................... 40

VII Confirmation of availability of the conference center venue and local hotels ........ 41

VIII Confirm Compliance ITA Statutes and By-Laws ................................................ 42

IX Demonstrate how the WTC will impact local, national and regional

markets and how it fits ITA strategy ................................................................... 43

Additional information, to be included in the final document

prepared for the General Assembly:

X Preliminary information on technical tours

XI Preliminary information on partner programs

XII Preliminary information on post conference touristic options

XIII General information on Norway, climate, way of life, prices and cost level

XIV How to get there – Easy access to Bergen

XV Media centre, support and assistance

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Summary

LocationThe arrangements will take place in the conference centre Edvard Grieg Hall in the City of Bergen on the west coast of Norway. The centre, named after Edvard Grieg, the Norwegian compos-er [* 15. June 1843 - †4. September 1907 lived his entire life in Bergen. The centre was opened 1978, since that time home of the 250 year old Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra.

Changes not permittedDuring the preparation of this applica-tion, subsequent to in-depth discus-sions of several potential destinations in Norway, NFF concluded that Bergen would be the best venue for the 2017 ITA-Aites General Assembly and WTC. The choise of Bergen is final.

Room for General Assembly“Peer Gynt Hall” on level 2 has an area of 750 m2 with a capacity in theatre style of 750 pax, in classroom style 500 pax and horseshoe style with a capacity of 80+ for voting delegates, second national representatives and other participants. (approx 200).

Room for Opening ceremony and Open SessionThe “Edvard Grieg Concert Hall” on level 1, area 1250 m2 seats 1600 pax. The stage with additional area of 815 m2 seats further 550 pax in

theatre set up. Such arrangement is frequently used.

Conference rooms 3 parallel sessionsThe centre is flexible with numerous satisfying combinations. E.g. The Concert hall, The stage and The Peer Gynt Hall.- The Concert Hall seats 1600 pax- The Stage in theatre version seats 550 pax- The Peer Gynt Hall seats 750 pax

ITACET Training Course (Friday – Saturday)Allocated facilities adapted to partici-pation. Peer Gynt seats 750 (theatre style) or 500 (classroom style, see picture)

Meeting rooms WGs and Commit-teesThere are (2013) 13 active Working Groups (WG) and 4 committees. In the program outline meetings are foreseen to take place from Satur-day through Tuesday. The Centre suggests to use 13 rooms with an aggregate area of 897 m2 with room size from 30 to 165 m2. If needed the conference centre can convert the 3 larger rooms into 10 - 15 meeting rooms, thus making a minimum of 25 rooms available.

Exhibition areas (120 booths each 3x3m, not hall ways)“Dovregubben” on level 0 with an area of 3500 m2 is ideal for exhibitions with sufficient capacity also for coffee and finger food outlets. An additional outdoor area of 5000 m2 can be made available.

Press room ( > 8 pax ) One room of 30 – 50 m2 will be allo-cated for ths purpose. It will either be one of the two rooms named “Hal-ling”and “Bukken” or an office in the exhibition area would be perfect.

3 office rooms for ITA (2 working rooms + 1 meeting room)There is a number of rooms in the centre available that meets the require-ments.

Wi-Fi availability throughout the centreThe entire conference centre is covered by Wi-Fi free of charge.

Several workstations with internet accessWorkstations will be available.

Confirmation of availabilityA confirmation is annexed to the application.

This application addressed to the ITA-AITES Executive Council prepared by the Norwegian Tunnelling Society NFF con-cerns the 2017 General Assembly and WTC. The application is prepared in accordance with the By-Laws of the Associa-tion.

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AccommodationRooms are available within short dis-tance from WTC venue. Below one will find a list of hotels. Six first class hotels have indicated 2017 rates from NOK 1790 to 1995 [€ 210 to € 240]. Rates usually include breakfast. There are well agreeable accommodation avail-able at lower rates subject to amenities and address.

Previous organizational experienceNFF, celebrating 50 years of activity this year, organized its 51st annual Fall Conferencein November 2013. The conference covered 2 days, this time with close to 1100 participants, and it is organized by our own secretariate. Continuously and annually several medium sized national and internation-al conferences, workshops, seminars take place, with few exceptions orga-nized by NFF resources. For the ITA General Assembly and WTC that took place in Oslo 1999, some parts were handled by NFF resources whereas professional organizers were retained for bookings, payments, accounting and more. For the 2017 ITA-AITES General Assembly, WTC and relat-ed events we will retain Professional Organizers. Surch companies are commited.

Organizational mattersA chart is included. The main commit-tees, International as well as National,

are already established. Key individ-uals listed have concented to NFF invitations. Further, NFF has discussed the proposed theme of the congress and included its points of view on the theme. A draft program with dates in line with the ITA-AITES requested outline is included in the application.

Tunnelling and underground space use activities are important for Nor-way, the technology and techniques are well developed and the level of activity is rather hectic. Numerous projects were implemented during the recent years. The activities during the coming years will increase. As requested relevant information is included.

FeesThe projected fees for Delegates, Ex-hibitions and Sponsors are indicated to be on average European ITA-AITES level. The rates will be given in Nor-wegian Kroner (NOK) subject to mod-erate currency fluctuations. Currency rates today being approximately € / NOK = 8,4 and US$ / NOK = 6,2.

AnnexesAs required we have included the requested Annexes I. to IX. on tech-nical matters. Annexes on non technical mat-ters like preliminary information on

technical tours, partner programs, touristic options, access to Bergen, visa matters, climate and practical matters that may interest participants are prepared and will later be attached to the application.

At this time NFF would like to underline that the proposed venue is situated in the vicinity of a great number of in-teresting underground projects. From a touristic point of view NFF would assume the city to be attractive. The relaxed atmosphere in a setting of long summer days, interesting places within walking distance or the outer islands, the mountains and the fjords.

Europe is basically a high cost part of the world, Norway is no exception. For visitors though, the cost level in Bergen will be on the lower side of the cost level in some of the major cities in Europe.

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Conference Centre. The Edvard Grieg Concert Hall is prebooked

Proposed City LocationLocation ( i )The arrangements will take place in the conference centre Edvard Grieg Hall in the City of Bergen on the west coast of Norway. The centre, named after Edvard Grieg, the Norwegian composer (* 15. June 1843 - †4. September 1907) who lived his entire life in Bergen. The centre was opened 1978, since that time home of the 250 year old Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra. The centre has been used for numerous large, important, interesting events like the two week long annual Bergen Music Fes-tival, international conferences on politics, sciences or pop music like the European Song Contest.

ITA Requirements, Appendix 1 to By-Laws 2013

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Changes not permitted ( ii )During the preparation of this application, subsequent to in-depth discusssions of several potential destinations, NFF concluded that Bergen would be the best ven-ue for the 2017 ITA-Aites General Assembly and WTC. The Edv.Grieg Conference Centre in the city centre meets all ITA-requirements. Conference facilities, local mileu and hospitality, convenient for interesting technical excursions, well access-able from an international travelling point of view and also an interesting place also from a non-technical point were the deciding critera. NFF-teams have inspected the congress facilities, met with management, local authorities and organizations and checked available hotels. The Conference centre and a variety of hotels have been reserved for the ITA-AITES 2017 in Bergen from June 9th to June16th. Several hotels have offered good rates fixed for 2017 price level. Change of venue will not take place.

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Floor planFor the major events room allocation will be:

Room for General Assembly“Peer Gynt Hall” on level 2, with an area of 750 m2 has a capacity in theatre style of 750 pax, capacity in classroom style is 500 pax and with horseshoe style 80+ voting delegates, second national representatives and other participants.

For the General Assembly horseshoe style will be used. The sketch below illustrates a setting for 72 delegates. The “Peer Gynt Hall” has plenty of space around the horse shoe seating.

The seating will be rearranged to fit to the actual number of member nations of ITA at the day of the General Assembly in 2017.

Interpretation French / English or vice versa will be provided.

Preferred interpreters are using mother tongue familiar with ITA-AITES activities.

(Sketch is prepared by the conference centre for illustrations only.)

Classroom style Reception Banquet

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Room for opening ceremonyOpen Session (>1200 pax)

The “Edvard Grieg Concert Hall” on level 1 has a base area of 1250 m2 and seats 1600 pax as an auditorium. The stage with additional area of 815 m2 seats further 550 pax in theatre set up. Such arrangement is frequently used.

The Edv.Grieg Hall to be used for the Opening Ceremony and The Open Session

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Large lecture hall Floor plan, 1. floor.

Conference rooms for 3 parallel sessions (>200 each)The centre is flexible with numerous satisfying combinations. E.g. The Concert hall, The stage and The Peer Gynt Hall.

- The Concert Hall seats 1600 pax- The Stage in theatre version seats 550 pax- The Peer Gynt Hall seats 750 pax- If preferred, one of the above could be replaced by Klokkeklang that seats 180 pax

ITACET Training Course (Friday – Saturday): Allocated facilities adapted to participa-tion. Peer Gynt seats 750 pax (in theatre style) or 500 pax (in classroom style, see pictures above). Alternatively “Klokkeklang” can also be used for the ITACET Training Course.

Klokkeklang - 180 pax Stage - 400 pax Peer Gynt - 750 pax

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Meeting rooms WGs and Committees

There are (as per 2013) 13 active Working Groups (WG) and 4 committees. In the program outline meetings are foreseen to take place from Saturday through Tuesday.

The Centre suggests to use 13 rooms with an aggregate area of 897 m2 with room size from 30 to 165 m2. If needed the conference centre converts 3 larger rooms into 10 - 15 smaller meeting rooms, thus making a minimum of 25 rooms available.

Example of meeting rooms

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Exhibition areas Exhibition areas (120 booths each 3x3m, not hall ways). “Dovregubben” on level 0 with an area of 3500 m2 fits perfect for exhibitions with sufficient capacity also for coffee and finger food outlets. Additional outdoor area of 5000 m2

Media room (>8 pax). One room of 30 – 50 m2 assumed to be convenient. Either one of the two rooms named “Halling”and “Bukken” or an office in the exhibition area would be perfect.

3 office rooms for ITA (2 working rooms + 1 meeting room)There are a number of rooms in the centre available for above requirements.

The interior of Exhibition hall, “Dovregubben”

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Room Use Facilities Level Area m2 Classroom Theatre

1 Meeting room Småtroll 0 65 36 60

2 Lecture Hall Klokkeklang 0 165 120 200

3 Meeting room Gjendine 0 110 60 100

- Exhibition Dovregubben 0 3500 - -

8 Lecture Hall Concert Hall 1 1250 - 1600

9 Lecture Hall Stage 1 815 350 550

8-9 Lecture Hall Concert Hall and Stage 1 2135 - 2135

10 Lecture Hall Peer Gynt 2 750 500 750

11 Meeting room Backstage/Bøygen 2 42 24 40

12 Banquet/ welcome reception Foyer 2 GH 2 1600 - -

14 Meeting room Salong Nina 3 100 48 80

15 Meeting room Salong Edvard 3 60 4-20 -

16 Administrative room Bukken 3 50 28 45

17 Administrative room Halling 3 30 20 24

18 Meeting room Troldtog 3 155 80 125

19 Administrative room Svane 3 60 18 -

20 Meeting room Meetingroom 302 3 10 4-20

21 Meeting room Meetingroom 303 3 10 4-20

22 Meeting room Meetingroom 304 3 15 4-20

23 Meeting room Meetingroom 305 3 10 4-20

24 Meeting room Meetingroom 307 3 15 4-20

25 Meeting room Meetingroom 308 3 10 4-20

26 Meeting room Meetingroom 309 3 10 4-20

A wide range of rooms at the Edvard Grieg Conference Center and their capacities

Interior of suggested meeting rooms for press room and ITA

Wi-Fi availability throughout the centre ( iii )The entire conference centre is covered by Wi-Fi, free of charge.

Several workstations with internet access ( iv )Workstations will be available.

Confirmation of availability ( v )A letter issued by the Centre is annexed to this application.

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Accomodation

Rooms are available within short

distance from WTC venue. Cate-

gories and price rates

are annexed to the application.

Below one will find a list of hotels.

Hotels Rooms Beds Web Alver Hotel 48 88 alverhotel.noAugustin Hotel 113 228 augustin.noBasic Hotels Bergen 88 176 basichotels.noBergen Travel Hotel 65 130 hotelbergen.comBest Western Hotel Hordaheimen 88 160 hordaheimen.noBjørnefjorden Gjestetun 39 90 bjornefjordengjestetun.noCityBox 55 115 citybox.noClarion Collection Hotel Havnekontoret 116 237 choice.noClarion Hotel Admiral 210 391 choice.noClarion Hotel Bergen Airport 300 600 clarionbergenairport.comComfort Hotel Holberg 149 294 comfort-hotel.noDet Hanseatiske Hotel 40 80 dethanseatiskehotel.noFirst Hotel Marin 152 315 firsthotels.no/marinFjordslottet 40 130 fjordslottet.noGrand Hotel Terminus 131 250 ght.noHotell Lune Huler 20 40 lunehuler.noHotel Park 35 60 parkhotel.noIncity Hotel & Apartment 60 130 incity.noJacobs Apartments & Hotel 21 50 apartments.noKlosterhagen Hotel 15 31 Klosterhagenhotell.noPanorama Conference Hotel 50 100 Panoramahotell.noP-Hotels Bergen 48 87 p-hotels.comQuality Hotel Edvard Grieg (cap.in 2015) 373 746 choice.noRadisson Blu Hotel Norge 347 680 radissonsas.comRadisson Blu Royal Hotel 342 684 radissonsas.comRica Hotel Bergen 159 282 rica.noRica Parl Hotel, Bergen (opens May 2014) 368 730 rica.noSandviken Brygge Hotel 45 82 sbhotel.noScandic Bergen Airport 197 331 scandichotels.no/bergenairportScandic Bergen City 254 527 scandichotels.no/bergencitySolstrand Hotel & Bad 135 261 solstrand.comScandic Neptun 200 388 scandichotels.no/neptunScandic Strand 98 167 strandhotel.noSteens Hotel 21 44 steenshotel.noThon Hotel Bergen Airport 248 492 thonhotels.no/bergenairportThon Hotel Bergen Brygge 229 400 thonhotels.no/bergenbryggeThon Hotel Bristol 138 256 thonhotels.no/bristolbergenThon Hotel Rosenkrantz 129 275 thonhotels.no/rosenkrantzVictoria Hotell (only Summer) 43 86 victoria-hotell.noWestland Hotel 86 172 westlandhotel.no

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Organizing structurePrevious experience ( i )NFF, celebrated its 50 years of activity in 2013 and organized its 51st annual Fall Conference this year. In November 2013. The conference covered 2 days and this time with close to 1100 participants, it is organized by our own NFF secretariat. Continuously and annually several medium sized national and international confer-ences, workshops, seminars takes place, with few exceptions organized by own resources. For the ITA General Assembly and WTC that took place in Oslo 1999, some parts were handled by NFF resources whereas professional organizers were retained for bookings, payments, accounting and more.

For the Bergen 2017 ITA General Assembly and WTC professional congress or-ganizers will be retained. The substantial NFF resources will top up on ITA-oriented matters, taking into account that the ordinary NFF-activities shall take place without adverse implications.

Synergy effects with national conferences ( ii )National NFF-events will basically take place as usual. The May technical symposium (a one-day-conference dedicated to one selected technical subject) may be can-celled or rescheduled. Based on observations by Norwegian participants in earlier ITA events, it is our opinion that the mixing of national events with the annual ITA and the WTC does not serve either side.

Plan on how and with whom (i.e.Professional Congress Organizer) it will be organized ( iii )With a view to the increased ITA-community, the new requirements and the general development of the event, we will also this time enter a contract with a professional conference organizer for the arrangements. At this time and so far the conference administration was discussed with the Edvard Grieg Conference Centre, visitBergen (an organization in Bergen), HotelLink (Asker) and Congress & Conference (Oslo). Hotel-Link and Conference & Congress have both presented preliminary terms, both have committed themselves to organize the 2017 ITA-AITES in Bergen and both have the capacity and required references. Both companies are Norwegian with main offices in the Oslo area. From the attached chart one will see in general which duties will be handled through the contracted Professional Congress Organizer.

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Provide an Organization Chart ( iv )Subsequent to a description of major committees and contractors followed by some details as to composition and duties one will find the Organization Chart.

Organisation Chart

International

Committee

Congress

Organizer

Exhibition

Contractor

Bergen

support

Visit BergenSubcontractor Subcontractor

Advisory

Committee

Marketing

Committee

Exhibition

Committee

Media

Committee

Scientific

Committee

Social Event

Committee

Grieg

Conf. Centre

National

Committees

EOC

Secretariat

NFF Board ITA - AITESExecutiveOrganizing

Committee (EOC)

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NFF Board of DirectorsEight Directors of NFF elected by the members at the annual NFF General Assembly constitute the Board of NFF.

ITA Executive CouncilThe organizing committee for 2017 in Norway will be represented by Ms. Ruth Haug who is an elected member of the Executive Council of ITA since 2013.

Executive Organizing Committee [EOC]Chaired by NFF Director and head of the NFF International Committee including representatives of ITA-AITES in agreement with the ITA requirements. EOC will by the responsible body for the organizing of the entire event. EOC will assigne a Secretary to execute decisions made by EOC.

EOC (January 2014)Mr. Frode Nilsen. Chair Mr. Arnulf M. HansenMs. Heidi Berg. NFF President Mr. Hans Egil LarsenMs. Ruth G. Haug Mr. Gunnar GjæringenMr. Olivier Vion. ITA -AITES Ms. Siri Ebro EngenMr. Jan K. G. Rohde Mr. Thor Skjeggedal International Advisory CommitteeTo underscore the efforts of making the 2017 event in Bergen truly global in the bestITA-AITES spirit, an International Advisory Committee (IAC) is already established. Thetask of the IAC at this stage is the rendering of international expert advicein the preplanning process prior to the 2014 venue election, and to be well preparedfor the further planning process including advocating important ITA-AITES matters.The committee will later be expanded to include representatives from ITA-AITESregions. NFF has appointed Eivind Grøv as chair of the committee.

Prof. Eivind Grøv, Chair Ms. Antonia CornaroMr. Martin Knight Mr. Felix AmbergDr. Harvey Parker Mr. Mikhail BelenkyProf. Dr. Bai Jun Dr. Harald WagnerMr. Tom Melbye

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Scientific CommitteeThe main responsibilities of the members of the Scientific Committee will be to contribute to a high professional level of the Conference, and to assist in reviewing and quality control of papers which are submitted to the Conference. The Committee will eventually include a range of highly competent individuals covering all aspects of the Conference Theme representing most corners of the ITA –World. The Scientific Committee will be chaired by Prof. Dr. Bjørn Nilsen.

Scientific Committee (January 2014)Prof. Dr. Bjørn Nilsen, Chair Prof. Dr. Koichi OnoProf. Dr. Pekka Särkkä Prof. Dr. Levent OzdemirProf. Dr. Håkan Stille Prof. Dr. Jian ZhaoDr. Seung Ryull Kim Prof. Dr. Jakob Likar ITA-AITES Executive Council Member

The list is to be supplemented with several international as well as national members when the WTC 2017 is awarded to Bergen - Norway.

Exhibition CommitteeThe 2017 Exhibition will take place in Edvard Grieg Conference Centre on level 0 where also coffee, tea and fingerfood may be served. (The technical part of the exhibition will be handled by a professional exhibition contractor.) NFF International Committee, through the participation in many exhibitions including several WTC and national events, has first-hand experience in exhibitions and is well acquainted with the relevant segment of the market.

The Exhibition as part of the ITA-AITES event is of increasing importance, requiring utmost attention. At this time NFF has appointed Mr. Ivar Frode Andersen and Mr. Sindre Log, both members of NFF to establish the committee.

Social Event CommitteeOne must not underestimate the social- human aspects connected to the annual ITA General Assembly and WTC. The various events will be organized through the pro-fessional conference organizer, however the Social Event Committee will assist, par-ticipate and add local flavour to the various events. At this time NFF has appointed Mr. Alv Hanstveit chairman of the committee with Ms.Turid Svardal the first member.

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Media Committee The Media Committee will focus on the 2017 ITA-AITES event in a technical and pub-lic relation point of view. At this time two NFF members were appointed to establish the committee and initiate relevant actions when venue is confirmed. Mr. Per Helge Pedersen and Mr. Bjørn Eriksen, both publishers of national periodicals and well ac-quainted with media internationally have confirmed their participation.

Professional Conference OrganiserThe Professional Conference Organiser (PCO) will establish the Conference home page, handle registration, payments and accounts to be controlled by NFF Auditors. The PCO will be responsible for contracts versus Conference Centre and equipment suppliers as necessary, hotels, any hired transport, catering in general and the social events. Organise and manage the General Assemblies and the conference in coop-eration with the EOC. To render assistance versus Scientific Committee for registra-tion and distribution of abstracts.

Professional Exhibition ContractorThe supply and hook-up of booths, furniture, electricals and other equipment, main-tenance during operation and finally dismantling including the related transport and handling. The contractor shall also provide security as necessary from start to end.

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“Surface problems – Underground solutions”

Theme of the congress

Worldwide there is a quest for urban space driven by the increasing urbanisation. According to the ITA-CUS white paper (2010) more than half of the world’s population lives in urban areas. With regards to indus-trialised countries the figure is closer to 80%. This increased urbanisation and steadily growing number of “Mega cities” and other congested areas is a consequence of the increasing global population and migration to city areas which may offer jobs, income and improved lifestyle.

The challenges are numerous and the availability of space for necessary infrastructure ends up being the key to good solutions. The underground is at present only marginally utilised. The potential for extended and improved utilisation is enormous.

“Surface problems – Underground solutions” is more than a slogan; for ITA-AITES and its members it is a challenge and commitment to contrib-ute to sustainable development. Some vital aspects that should be addressed more vigorously are:

- Legal aspects, for whom and for which purposes should the underground be available. ( i )- Overall urban planning to include planning of underground space use. ( ii )- Develop better procedures and tools for such planning. ( iii )- For the ITA-AITES community to contribute with ideas, proposals and expertise. ( iv )

The tunnelling industry has the means to make any “hole in the ground” almost in any size and shape. The main challenge is to in-tegrate such “holes” in the long-term development and urban planning, be cost-effective, be safe and felt to be safe by the users. Underground space has stable temperature year round, confinement and protection providing new possibilities for infra-structure, services and utilities which do not claim valuable surface space.

The change of a common attitude from considering the underground the last recourse to become the long term preferred solution for new projects is a long term duty of the ITA-AITES community. This can only be reached by increasing the knowl-edge and competence. Smart and in-novative planning of the underground space would require such as:

- New design thinking (paradigms) to fit future underground applica tion and facilities efficiently,- New underground design requir- ing interacting facilities utilizing new excavation methods,- New facilities requiring suitable/ cost-environmental efficiency for underground placement, and- Multiple level underground facili- ties which require clear owner- ship of ground and stakeholders.

Under the theme of the conference, “Surface Problems – Underground Solutions”, the WTC in Bergen will focus on the wide scope and the

variety of applications of underground utilization. Going underground is the future solution to preserve sustain-ability. Utilizing the 4th dimension is becoming a necessity in the modern planning process. Norway has a long tradition of using the underground for a wide range of applications. Through this proud tradition Norwegian tunnel-ling industry has provide break-through solutions and technologies that in many cases constitute state-of-the-art today. Thus, an interesting quote to confirm the core of the theme for the conference taken from the Singapore’s Economic Strategies Committee Re-port (01/02/2010):

“We would like to develop an un-derground master plan to ensure that underground and above ground spaces are synergized and opti-mized so that we have more space for Singaporeans and give the sense of space to Singaporeans”

Ms Grace Fu, Senior Minister of State for National Development.

Coming to Bergen we will showcase to the international tunnelling industry Light Rail project, deepest & longest sub sea road tunnel, a ship tunnel, oil&gas storages, hydroelectric power schemes and many more of the diver-sified use of the underground that has been benefit to Norway.

Annex I

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Program outline

Annex II

No official program

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Tunnelling and underground space use activitiesIntroductionTunnelling and underground space use activities in Norway during the recent five years include road and rail tunnelling, hydropower development, facilities for potable- and waste water treatment. For the development and operation within the oil and gas industry caverns for storing and processing of crude oil - derivates and gas products are common activities. Further, a speciality and technical challenge is the establishing of the shore approach of pipelines from the off-shore fields as well as outgoing lines for product export. The technique is based on laketap principles. Finally to be men-tioned are the underground public sector facilities for sports, car parking or general product storage.

NFF has since 1971 prepared annual statistics on tunneling and underground space activities. The statistics of the recent five years shows a total excavated underground space volume of 4 to 6 mill sm3 per year. These figures may be exemplified to equal an annual excavation of60.000 to 100.000 metres tunnel cross section 60 m2. The statistics indicates a long term average excavated volume of 3,5 millions solid m3 rock annually. During the recent years the average has increased to some 5,0 mill sm3 annually and for the last two years even 6 mill sm3.

Until the late 80s hydropower used to dominate. Later road tunneling takes a great share of the volume, but during the recent years the railway sector increased its activity to become the number one sector in 2013. Hydropower that was out of the market for several years, has regained a stable volume during the recent years while the oil and gas activity is an on/off business.

The figures included in the NFF statistics concern underground space production only, excavation of minerals is not included. In broad terms tunneling and under-ground space excavation represents some 10 % of the rock excavation market in the country.

In this annex we focus on road tunneling.From 1.January 2009 till 31.December 2013 191 tunnelling projects were ongoing. Of those 146 projects were commissioned. Year 2013 had 65 tunnelling projects, 2/3 were above 500 m length.

Below details of 5 projects are presented:

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Norwegian Tunneling Statistics, in solid m3, prepared by NFF since 1971

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Structure:Road tunnel on National Road No. 150 (ADT 84 000)Location:Oslo, Oslo County, Ring road system Construction period:2008-2013 Contract partners:Client: Norwegian Public Roads Administration Region East (NPRA RE)Contractor: Veidekke Entreprenør AS Features:Twin-tube road tunnel, 3-lane each tube, cross-section T-12.8 (99 m2), length 1.200 m whereof 915 m in rock, low rock cover (5-7 m), urban drill & blast tunnelling, systematic grouting.

The Løren Tunnel

(Lørentunnelen - 2013)

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Structure:Road tunnel system on County Road No. 47 (ADT 5 000)Location:Fosen, Rogaland County, T-shaped East-West and South-North connection tun-nel system for Tysvær - Karmøy - Haugesund Construction period:2009-2013 Contract partners:Client: Norwegian Public Roads Administration Region West (NPRA RW)Contractor: AF Group Features:Single-tube sub-sea road tunnel under Karmsundet, length 3,977 m, max depth -139 mbsl, cross-section T-11.5 (91 m2), max slope 5.0–7.4 %Single-tube sub-sea road tunnel under Førresfjorden length 3,764 m, max depth -136 mbsl, cross-section T-11.5 (91 m2), max slope 5.4–7.0 %Single-tube sub-sea road tunnel to Fosen (Hellevik), length 1,164 m, max depth -60 mbsl, cross-section T-11.5 (91 m2), max slope 6.0 %One 3-legged underground turnaboutSingle-tube road tunnel Husafjell Tunnel, length 687 m, cross-section T-11.5 (91 m2)Single-tube road tunnel Spannavarden Tunnel, length 260 m, cross-section T-11.5 (91 m2)

The T-Connection

(T-forbindelsen - 2013)

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Structure:Road tunnels on National Road No. 13 / 7 (ADT 2,000)Location:Hardanger, Hordaland County,Construction period:2009-2013 Contract partners:Client: Norwegian Public Roads Administration Region West (NPRA RW)Contractor: AF Scandinavia AS Features:Single-tube road tunnels, cross-section T-8.5 (66 m2) with trumpet shaped aper-tures in connection to bridge, total length 2,675 meterTwo 3-legged underground turnabouts, one on each side of the fjord

Hardanger Bridge Tunnels

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Hardanger Bridge Tunnels Structure:Road tunnel on County Road No. 107 (ADT 340)Location:Jondal, Hordaland County,Construction period:2009-2012 Contract partners:Client: Norwegian Public Roads Administration Region West (NPRA RW)Contractor: Kruse Smith AS Features:Single-tube road tunnel, cross-section T-8.5 (66 m2), length 10,630 meter

Jondal Tunnel

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Atlantic Ocean Tunnel Structure:Road tunnels on National Road No. 64 (ADT 1,300)Location:Kristiansund, Møre og Romsdal County,Construction period:2007-2009 Contract partners:Client: Norwegian Public Roads Administration Region West (NPRA RW)Contractor: Mesta Entreprenør AS Features:Single-tube sub-sea road tunnel under Bremnesfjorden, length 5,727 meter, max depth -250 mbsl, cross-section T-8.5 (66 m2) where slope < 6 % and T-11.5 where slope > 6 %, max slope 5.0 - 10.0 %

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Tunnelling and underground space use activitiesIn this annex we have focused on road, rail, oil and gas. There are further numerous projects within hydropower development and general utilization of the underground not covered by this presentation. To start with road tunneling, 96 projects are foreseen to be implemented during the first 5 to 10 years.

Some details on six selected projects are included below.

What can be expected in the coming 5 to 10 yearsAnnex IV b

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Structure:Road tunnels on European Route 6 (ADT 3,250)Location:Northern Norway, Nordland County, TERN Project start:2014-2017 Client:Norwegian Public Roads Administration Region North (NPRA RN)Features:5 road tunnels, single-tube, cross-section T-9.5 (71 m2) and T-10.5 (79 m2), total length 3,630 m

E6 Helgeland Tunnels

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Structure:Road tunnel system on European Route 39 - Costal Highway (ADT 15,000)Location:Sognefjord, Sogn og Fjordane County, TERNProject start:2018-2023 Client:Norwegian Public Roads Administration Region West (NPRA RW)Features:2 twin-tube sub-sea road tunnels, which connect to a submerged floating tunnel crossing the fjord at max depth -20 mbsl, cross-section T-10.5 (79 m2).Because of the great depth of the fjord, more than 1,250 metres, it has been decided not to have any fixed foundations on the fjord bottom, total length of submerged floating tunnel 4,083 m

E39 Sognefjord Crossing

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Structure:Road tunnel on European Route 16 (ADT 700)Location:Filefjell, Vang, Oppland County, TERNConstruction start:2014 Client:Norwegian Public Roads Administration Region West (NPRA RW)Features:Single-tube road tunnel, cross-section T-9.5 (71 m2), total length 5,750 meter, combined high mountain pass road / avalanche protection project

E16 Filefjell Tunnel

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Structure:Road tunnel on National Road No. 13 (ADT 3,200)Location:Granvin, Hardanger, Hordaland CountyConstruction start:2014 Client:Norwegian Public Roads Administration Region West (NPRA RW)Features:Single-tube road tunnel, cross-section T-9.5 (71 m2), 180 m portal and pipe um-brella tunnel aperture in scree until full rock cover, total length 1,900 meter

Rv 13 Joberget Tunnel

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Structure:Road tunnel system on European Route 39 - Costal Highway (ADT 14,000)Location:Boknafjord, Rogaland County, TERNConstruction period:2015-2022 Client:Norwegian Public Roads Administration Region West (NPRA RW)Features:Twin-tube sub-sea road tunnel under Boknafjorden, length 25,500 meter (the world longest road tunnel, - subsea or on land), max depth -392 mbsl (the world deepest sub-sea road tunnel), cross-sections T-10.5 (79 m2), T-12 (94 m2) and T-14.5 (113 m2) where inclined and 3-lane traffic, max slope 5.0–7.0 % Single-tube sub-sea road tunnel arm to Kvitsøy, length 4,500 m, max depth -250 mbsl, cross-section T-10.5 (79 m2), max slope 7.06 %

E39 Rogfast Tunnel

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Structure:Road tunnel systems on National Road No. 13 (ADT 25,000) and European Route 39 (ADT 35,000)Location:Stavanger, Rogaland CountyConstruction period:2013-2018 Contract partners:Client: Norwegian Public Roads Administration Region West (NPRA RW)Contractors: Marti IAV and AF Group in each end of the Ryfylke tunnelFeatures:1 on-land (Eiganes Tunnel) and 2 sub-sea road tunnels under Hundvåg (Hundvåg Tunnel) and Åmøy-/ Hidlefjorden (Ryfylke Tunnel), comprises in total 23,200 m tunnels (or 48,500 m tunnel tubes and ramps)Eiganes Tunnel is a twin-tube on-land road tunnel on E39, length 3,700 meter, cross-sections T-9.5 (71 m2) with ADT 35,000 in 2035 Hundvåg Tunnel is a twin-tube sub-sea road tunnel on Rv 13, max depth -95 mbsl, length 5,500 meter, cross-sections T-9.5 (71 m2), max slope 6.0 % with ADT 25,000 in 2035Ryfylke Tunnel is a twin-tube sub-sea road tunnel on Rv 13, max depth -291 mbsl, length 14,000 meter, cross-sections T-8.5 (66 m2), max slope 8.0 % with ADT 8,000 in 2035.

Rv 13 Ryfast Tunnels

ITA Application 36

Oil and Gas Activities in the next yearsThe activities are hectic. Details on concrete plans cannot be released. The much talked about oil and gas resources in the Lofoten Vesteraalen area are sensitive from a political point of view and decisions on development will take time. From a group in the construction market plans for under-ground space use in environmental exposed areas have been tabled and we include some information.

Future perspective for Norwegian civil work related the Oil & Gas IndustryRecently North Energy, an oil company based in Northern Norway initiated a study to investigate the feasibility of bringing ashore hydrocarbons from oil&gas fields in Lofoten/Vesterålen us-ing tunnels to reach near-shore fields and underground caverns to host pro-duction wells. The study was headed by ACONA in cooperation with NTNU, SINTEF, LNS AS and Multiconsult AS.

The idea to use tunnels in this relation is not of a new date in Norway. In the

1980s investigations were executed to construct tunnels out to the Con-tinental Shelf for the Troll field, and produce oil&gas from established caverns. The conclusion at that time was that this project was feasible, but that the field was located at a too long distance from the landside. The advantages of this concept should be:1. No area conflicts at the sea. The fisheries may proceed further without any hinder.

2. By an eventual uncontrolled blow out the production caverns may be shut off. The production caverns may thereafter be used as new production wells. Scenarios as have been seen in the Gulf of Mexico are excluded.

3. Fully independent of the weather conditions.

4. Considerable economical savings by operation of an oil&gas fields from land instead of offshore operation.

Land based equipment is far more cheaply compared to the use oil rigs offshore, lower costs related to the transport of equipment, materials and personnel.

5. Far lower costs by stand-by emer-gency preparedness.

6. Possible CO2-storage in the reser-voir may be carried out in a cheaper and straighter way.

The Blåting field is located 30 km outside Lofoten and is situated at 150 meters depth under sea level. Three separate tunnels should be estab-lished out to to the field, one for piping, one for the transport of adequate equipment and one for the transport of personnel. These three tunnels will be drilled simultaneously with three TBMs (Tunnel Drilling Machines). The most optimal TBMs are not at hand for the time being, so the model of today must be improved to meet this challenge. Tunnels for piping, equipment and personnelEach of the tunnels to be driven by TBMs will be of 22 km length. In the caverns in connection to the tunnels will be taken out by the use of tradi-tional drill and blast technique. From these caverns the drilling of the oil/gas wells and later production will take place.

Calculations demonstrate that 211 weeks will be consumed to establish this arrangement.Tunnels from the landside Photo: Acona / North Energy

Tunnels for piping, equipment and personnel

Photo: Acona / North Energy

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The Follo Line Project is currently the largest transport project in Norway, and will include the country’s longest railway tunnel.

The project includes:- A new 22 km long double track railway line between Oslo Central Station and the public transport hub at Ski- 20 long twin rail tunnels- Extensive works at Oslo Central Station- Construction of a new station at Ski- Necessary realignment of the existing Østfold Line, including a new 1,7 km long tunnel- The Follo Line will be designed for speeds up to 250 km/h

The existing Østfold Line between Oslo Central Station and Ski has reached its capacity limit. Simultaneously, a population growth of at least 30% is anticipated in this region south of Oslo by 2025. The Follo Line will, in combination with the Østfold Line, more than double the capacity for train movements, both passen-ger and freight trains, along this section. When completed, the Follo Line will link residential and working areas together effectively and contribute to development in the region.

The innermost part of the tunnel, approximately 1 km close to Oslo Central Sta-tion will be excavated by drill and blast. This also includes the excavation of the new 1.7 km long tunnel for the realignment of the inbound Østfold Line.19 km of the Follo Line tunnel will be excavated by four hard rock shielded tunnel boring machines (TBM). The four TBMs will operate from one access-point locat-ed near the middle of the entire tunnel-section. A single shell lining will be used to ensure protection from rock fall, as well as water-leaking.This will be the first railway tunnel in Norway to be excavated by TBM.

The scheduled start of construction is 2014, with completion in 2021.

The Follo Line Project

Railways

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The existing single track railway line between Arna and Bergen has reached its capacity limit. The need for transportation will increase significantly in the years to come, for both passenger and freight traffic. The National Trans-port Plan for 2014-2023 highlights increased capacity on the railway on this section as important. A new double track between Arna and Bergen will more than double the capacity on the section, facilitate higher speeds and allow more flexible route planning. A double track will also make a substantial contribution to more efficient operations and maintenance on the section.

The project is divided in two sup-projects: - Bergen-Fløen - double track from Bergen station to Fløen- Ulriken tunnel - new single track tunnel in addition to the existing single track tunnel. This part of the project also includes measures at Arna station

These two sub-projects will take place in parallel.

The existing Ulriken tunnel is a 7500-metre long train tunnel that opened for traffic in 1964.

The Ulriken tunnel project includes:- Excavate and secure a new Ulriken tunnel, length 7800 metres. The excavation method for the tunnel; using drill and blast or TBM, will be decided as a part of the tendering process.- Excavate and secure 15 cross-connections between the new and existing tunnel - Existing Ulriken tunnel: Securing PE sheets against fire. This entails some stripping of the tunnel wall and new water and frost protection for parts of the tunnel

The total construction period for the Ulriken tunnel project, including up-grading the existing tunnel, will be around seven years.

Double track between Bergen and Arna

The existing and the new portal for Ulriken tunnel at Fløen

An overview of the new station at Arna with the existing and the new portal for Ulriken

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Projected FeesThe projected fees for the proposed ITA-AITES events in Bergen 2017 shall be in line with average European Fees for similar ITA-AITES events.

Below rates are based on price level as of December 2013 and allows for moderate (normal) price escalation. The fees are based on local currency, that is Norwegian Krone [NOK]

For easy understanding and based on actual / approximate conversion rate as of December 2013 the fees will be:

Delegates not above Euro 1000,-The fees cover WTC, welcome reception, ITA meetings and the usual services during breaks and lunch. The Gala Banquet will be charged extra.

Exhibition not above Euro 5.000,-This will cover one Exhibition booth (3x3 m), rigged with walls, lights and cover security.It is expected that Exhibitors book at least one delegate fee. Individual require-ments as per special arrangement. Sponsors Class Gold, Euro 10.000,-Fees for other sponsor classes shall adapt to the offered services.

Annex V

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Draft Budget ITA-AITES in Bergen 2017Preconditions: - The budget is based on the local currency NOK (Norwegian krone) - For information, cost and income items are also presented in EURO using middle rate December 2013 of 1 EURO = 8,4 NOK - Fascilities for the ITACET training course Friday through Saturday are foreseen. Revenue & costs not included. - The revenue is based on 1200 delegates, 80 Exhibitors, Sponsor support and estimated number of participants at the banquet.

Costs and revenue from programme for technical excursions and/or touristic tours are not included.

Annex VI

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Annex VII

Confirmation of availability

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Annex VIII

Confirm Compliance ITA Statutes and By-Laws

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“Surface problems – Underground solutions”

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The International Tunneling and Underground Space Association in 2002 launched its promotion on the broader use of the underground.

This was particularly expressed through the release of a special issue of the Tribune in March 2002 named; “Why Go Underground?”. This was meant to be a contribution of the use of the underground space to sustainable development.

A few years later ITA modified its name to include ‘and Underground Space’ to reflect the increased focus on wider and broader use of underground space. And since then until this day ITA has continued its drive towards a better and broader utilization of the underground for sustainable development of modern societies.

In Norway, ‘Trolls’ are said to be living in beautiful openings caved into the moun-tains, at least according to the fairytales being told. ‘Trolls’ are also the most common bought souvenirs by tourists coming to visit Norway.

There is no surprise that going underground in Norway is associated with utilizing the underground for a large variety of purposes; strangely enough in a country where surface face compared population is not a scares. So there are lots of other reasons to go underground. Following ITA’s drive we can conclude that Norway holds lots of interesting solutions that could fit well to be displayed to the ITA members, both nations and individuals.

Bergen, the proposed host city of WTC2017 is one of busiest regions in Norway with respect to underground development, both related to industrial purposes as well as for human transportation. Hosting WTC2017 will confirm the local and national emphasis on such development. The Norwegian government has a com-prehensive list of projects to be developed in the future, some being extremely challenging stretching technology to its extent. Bringing the highly professional and competent participants of the WTC to Bergen and Norway will allow tight interface between those who shall plan, finance and use these facilities together to strengthen the confidence in such structures.

Norway as part of Scandinavia and the Nordic countries constitutes a highly active part of the international tunneling industry in addition to be active in ITA ac-tivities. WTC2017 will be held 6 years after the highly successful event in Helsinki, maintaining the reputation of these countries, all small in size and population, but widely recognized as internationally eminent tunnellers, and strengthening the professional ties between these neighbours.

Demonstrate how the WTC will impact local, national and regional markets and how it fits ITA

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